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Vocabulary Entry
fracture
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A break or crack in a bone or other hard material.
Example Sentences
"After the fall, the doctor confirmed she had a fracture in her wrist."
"The geologist studied the rock fractures to understand the formation of the landscape."
"He wore a cast for six weeks to allow the fracture in his leg to heal."
V
verb
To break or cause to break, especially in a bone or structure.
Example Sentences
"If you drop that glass, it will likely fracture."
"The impact of the collision may fracture the vehicle's frame."
"The climber was careful not to fracture his foot while navigating the rocky terrain."